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Bonus Season Comes Early! (And It’s Not Cravath — It’s Simpson)

We have our first Biglaw bonus announcement, courtesy of Simpson Thacher. Let the games begin!

SIMPSON THACHER — 2014 BONUSES

From: Dougherty, William R.
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014
To: Associates and Counsel
Subject: 2014 Bonuses

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

MEMORANDUM TO ALL ASSOCIATES AND COUNSEL

On behalf of the partners of the Firm, I would like to announce that year-end bonuses for associates in good standing will be as follows:

Class of 2014 $15,000 (prorated)
Class of 2013 $15,000
Class of 2012 $25,000
Class of 2011 $40,000
Class of 2010 $55,000
Class of 2009 $70,000
Class of 2008 $85,000
Class of 2007 $100,000
Class of 2006 $100,000

Bonuses for counsel and other attorneys will be determined on an individual basis and communicated separately. Bonuses will be paid on December 30, 2014. Associates and counsel who were on leave, worked part-time during any part of this year or who were not employed by the Firm for the entire year will be eligible for a prorated bonus.

We recognize that you have been working incredibly hard and have all contributed to the Firm’s extraordinary success this year. On behalf of the Firm, thank you for your continued dedication and professionalism.

Bill Dougherty

November 21, 2014

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